Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Before you toss another salad together… 🥬 you may want to watch this.
A microscopic parasite called Cyclospora is raising concerns after an increase in reported illnesses linked to fresh produce. It can contaminate foods like lettuce, herbs, berries, and bagged salads—and cause days or even weeks of severe diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea, and fatigue.
While health officials continue investigating cases, public health experts have also raised concerns that cuts to some foodborne illness surveillance programs could make outbreaks more difficult to detect and trace.
The good news? Washing produce, practicing good food safety, and staying informed can help reduce your risk.
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Before you toss another salad together… 🥬 you may want to watch this.
A microscopic parasite called Cyclospora is raising concerns after an increase in reported illnesses linked to fresh produce. It can contaminate foods like lettuce, herbs, berries, and bagged salads—and cause days or even weeks of severe diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea, and fatigue.
While health officials continue investigating cases, public health experts have also raised concerns that cuts to some foodborne illness surveillance programs could make outbreaks more difficult to detect and trace.
The good news? Washing produce, practicing good food safety, and staying informed can help reduce your risk.
Connect with us everywhere:
LAMag.com
FB.com/LosAngelesmag
twitter.com/LAmag
Instagram.com/LAMag
TikTok.com/@lamag
